mossèn

Catalan

Etymology

Reduction of mossènyer, from Latin meus senior (“my Lord”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [muˈsɛn]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [moˈsən]
• IPA^(key): (Valencian) [moˈsen]

Noun

mossèn m (plural mossens)

1. (historical) Sir (a respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, such as a knight, burgher, etc.)
2. Father (a respectful term of address to a priest)
3. priest, reverend

   Synonym: sacerdot

Further reading

• “mossèn” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.